CVE-2026-9902: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9902 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Accessibility component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.3. There is no explicit patch status provided in the data, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked should be consulted for the latest remediation information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Accessibility feature of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires that an attacker already control the renderer process, after which they could leverage this flaw to escape the browser sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, which significantly increases the potential impact by enabling further system-level attacks beyond the browser process. This could lead to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html for current remediation guidance. Since this is a client-side vulnerability in Chrome, updating to version 148.0.7778.216 or later when available is recommended. No other specific mitigations are indicated in the provided data.
CVE-2026-9902: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9902 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Accessibility component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.3. There is no explicit patch status provided in the data, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked should be consulted for the latest remediation information.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Accessibility feature of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires that an attacker already control the renderer process, after which they could leverage this flaw to escape the browser sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, which significantly increases the potential impact by enabling further system-level attacks beyond the browser process. This could lead to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html for current remediation guidance. Since this is a client-side vulnerability in Chrome, updating to version 148.0.7778.216 or later when available is recommended. No other specific mitigations are indicated in the provided data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:47.588Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a18c660e29bf47b503b5149
Added to database: 05/28/2026, 22:49:04 UTC
Last enriched: 06/05/2026, 21:11:50 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 40
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